Best results for clouded headlights?

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Jan 25, 2019 | 11:01 AM

bcurtman

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Best results for clouded headlights?

I used some headlight restorer and they improved, but not like I want them. Can I hit them with my orbital buffer? What is the best solution aside from buying new ones? Anyone have a secret sauce?

Jan 25, 2019 | 11:03 AM

CollieRover

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When you have them to an acceptable appearance spray then with UV Resistant Clearcoat.

Jan 25, 2019 | 01:33 PM

Big Jim Swade

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I've tried polishes and other headlight restorer kits on other vehicles and none of them had very good results. Replacing headlights is expensive, but the only thing that really works.

Jan 25, 2019 | 02:42 PM

CollieRover

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I found a youtube video on wetsanding, and it worked pretty well.

Jan 25, 2019 | 02:58 PM

gulfdisco

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wet sand 1000 then 1500 variable speed polisher with 3m machine polish. Did both my D2's like this.

Jan 25, 2019 | 04:06 PM

earlyrover

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headlight clear plastic polishing

You can buy a clear plastic polish, sold for plastic aquariums, some which are huge, several hundred gallons, so big plastic, that work well. Or, as a final super fine polish, you can simply use tooth paste and a lot of elbow grease.

Jan 25, 2019 | 06:43 PM

Twix

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I've always wet sanded. Start with 800 or 1000, and work up to 3000. Then as mentioned above, spray with a UV coating

Jan 26, 2019 | 02:45 PM

Friday Night Disco

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I always use Mother's headlight restorer that you can pick up at local auto part storre. The stuff has never failed, oh having a cordless drill will help with the buffing.

Jan 26, 2019 | 03:17 PM

Dave03S

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I've had good luck with the Mothers product as well...

Jan 26, 2019 | 05:00 PM

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Bulax99

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I’ve used this and it is by far the best stuff I have ever used. No need to sand if you are using a buffer and 3” pads. They have it for sale too. TP-3 is the code for it. Micropad buffing kit. It has all the adapters you need to use it with a high speed buffer or drill.

https://www.autobeautyproducts.com/product/A001.html